The Kingdom Thief (Sitnalta Series Book 2) by Goldenberg Alisse Lee

Author:Goldenberg, Alisse Lee [Goldenberg, Alisse Lee]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Pandamoon Publishing
Published: 2015-08-31T16:00:00+00:00

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Breakfast found Sitnalta stumbling into the dining hall feeling embarrassed by how late she was. Everyone was already sitting around the table, Gerald and Aud regarding Prince Navor with a new sense of wonder. She could see amazed questions written plainly in their eyes as they spoke with him. His parents seemed to sense something odd was afoot, and they turned to her questioningly. She sheepishly shrugged and took her seat, setting to the task of filling her plate with fruit and pastries. She took a steaming mug of tea and started to drink. The talk she had had with Aud the night before had done her a world of good. She felt as if she were facing the day with a newfound sense of vigour. It was as if she were her true self for the first time in a long while. She looked up at her family and smiled.

Aud looked across the table at the Princess, and felt such relief and joy at her relaxed demeanour. She knew that the talk they had had was a necessary one, and she was gratified to see its effect on her. The Queen could see that King Parven and Queen Kika were confused about all that was happening around her, and it pained her to see it. She knew that the truth would hurt them both deeply, but she was still convinced that it would benefit them all if they knew. She frowned and felt Gerald place his hand on her knee. She turned to him and saw him shake his head. Aud sighed, hating the position she was in. She would keep her mouth shut. If anyone told her friends the truth, it should be Navor. This was his story to tell his parents and she would respect that.

One of King Parven’s men entered the room and went to speak with him. Gerald watched with interest as he murmured a message into his king’s ear. Parven frowned and dismissed him.

“I’m afraid I am needed,” Parven said as he rose from the table.

“Is anything the matter?” Gerald asked.

“A ship has been spotted anchored off the shore of one of our beaches. It does not look like a fishing vessel, and we know of no one who has any business in the area. It’s probably nothing to be overly concerned about, but nonetheless, I need to look into it.” Parven answered. The news worried him greatly, but he didn’t want to needlessly scare his son and the Princess.

“Of course,” Gerald said. He knew exactly what Parven was doing. He had done the same several times over as King. He feared that Parven was entirely justified in his concern, but played it as if he agreed that there was nothing to fear. He looked up and gave his friend a meaningful gaze.

King Parven nodded at Gerald in understanding and excused himself from the room to go attend to the matter. King Gerald watched him go feeling a twinge of guilt for bringing all this trouble into his friend’s home.

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